heating LEXUS RX350 2021 User Guide

3075-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
Vehicles with seat ventilators
When any switch is pressed, the system
is set to automatic mode and the
“AUTO” indicator (green) lights up.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as fol-
lows.
Hi (3 segments lit) Mid (2 segments
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) Off
The level indicator (amber) lights up
during operation.
■Second-row seats
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as fol-
lows.
Hi (3 segments lit) Mid (2 segments
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) Off
The level indicator (amber) lights up
during operation.
Type A
Type B
■Operation condition
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■When the air conditioning system is
operating in front seat concentrated air-
flow mode (S-FLOW)
If a passenger is not detected in the front
passenger seat, the seat heater of the front
passenger’s seat will be turned off if on.
(  P.300)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.461)
A
B
A
WARNING
■To prevent overheating and minor
burn injuries
Observe the following precautions when
using the seat heaters.
●Do not cover the seat with a blanket or
cushion when using the seat heater.

4377-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
1Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
turn off the air conditioning system,
and then stop the engine.
2 If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the
steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
3 After the engine has cooled down
sufficiently, inspect the hoses and radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks, immedi-
ately contact your Lexus dealer.
4
The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
Radiator cap
5 Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency if
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that
your vehicle is overheating.
The needle of the engine coolant
temperature gauge ( P.77)
enters the red zone, or a loss of
engine power is experienced.
(For example, the vehicle speed
does not increase.)
 “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop
in a Safe Place See Owner’s
Manual” is shown on the
multi-information display.
 Steam comes out from under the
hood.
Correction procedures
A
B
A
B
C
D

494Alphabetical Index
Bottle holders..................................................316
BrakeBrake hold...................................................... 186
Fluid ...................................................... 362, 447
Parking brake ............................................... 183
Warning light ...............................................403
Brake assist .....................................................274
Break-in tips.................................................... 155
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................80
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 236
Buzzer Hands off steering wheel warning (LTA)......................................................................... 223
C
Care Exterior ........................................................... 344
Interior ............................................................. 347
Seat belts........................................................ 347
Wheels and wheel ornaments............ 344
Cargo capacity.....................................159, 162
Cargo hooks ................................................... 317
Cargo net hooks ............................................ 317
Center Display .............................................288
Chains ................................................................281
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 54
Fixed with a seat belt...................................50
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 39
Points to remember .................................... 45
Riding with children ..................................... 45
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 46
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 57
Child safety Airbag precautions...................................... 36
Battery precautions ......................364, 436
Child restraint system................................. 46
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................306 How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................. 27
Moon roof precautions............................ 148
Panoramic moon roof precautions ..... 151
Power back door precautions ............. 103
Power window lock switch .................... 146
Power window precautions .................. 145
Rear door child-protectors ................... 102
Seat belt extender precautions.............. 27
Seat belt precautions .................................. 45
Child-protectors............................................102
Cleaning Exterior............................................................ 344
Interior ............................................................. 347
Radar sensor ................................................203
Seat belts ........................................................ 347
Wheels and wheel ornaments ............344
Clock ..........................................................77, 331
Coat hooks.......................................................331
Coin box............................................................316
Compass ......................................................... 340
Condenser ..................................................... 362
Console box ....................................................314
Consumption screen .................................... 92
Cooling system...............................................361 Engine overheating................................... 437
Cornering lights ............................................ 190 Replacing light bulbs ............................... 385
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ...................................... 227
Cup holders .....................................................315
Current fuel consumption .......................... 82
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 30
Customizable features ................................461
D
Daytime running light system .................. 188
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors..................... 294
Rear window ................................................ 294
Windshield .................................................... 294

496Alphabetical Index
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water.........................................................................395
If you have a flat tire ....................................416
If you lose your keys.................................430
If you think something is wrong .......... 401
If your vehicle becomes stuck............. 439
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 394
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..... 397
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 437
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............................... 177
Compartment .............................................359
Engine switch................................................. 174
Fuel pump shut off system .................... 402
Hood................................................................ 357
How to start the engine............................ 174
Identification number ............................... 443
If the engine will not start ....................... 428
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 394
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............. 174
Overheating................................................. 437
Tachometer ...................................................... 77
Engine coolant Capacity ......................................................... 446
Checking .........................................................361
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................280
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 77
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 66
Engine oil Capacity ......................................................... 444
Checking .......................................................359
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................280
Warning light ...............................................404
Engine oil maintenance data ....................361
Engine switch .................................................. 174 Auto power off function ........................... 177
Changing the engine switch modes.. 177 If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .................................................394
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 275 Warning light .............................................. 405
Event data recorder (E DR) ............................7
F
Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system ............. 367
Vehicles with a spare tire........................ 416
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid Automatic transmission .......................... 447
Brake ................................................................ 447
Washer ...........................................................364
Fog lights Switch................................................................ 194
Footwell light ................................................. 309
Front automatic air conditioning system .......................................................................... 292
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 385
Front passenger footwell hooks ............ 333
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 39
Front seats Adjustment ....................................................... 121
Cleaning ......................................................... 347
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory ........................ 133
Head restraints............................................. 136
Memory recall function............................ 135
Power easy access system .................... 133
Seat heaters ................................................. 306
Seat position memory .............................. 133
Seat ventilators ........................................... 306
Front side marker light Light switch ....................................................188
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 385
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 385
Wattage ..........................................................449

500Alphabetical Index
Hood................................................................ 357
Outer foot lights Location..........................................................309
Outside door handle lights...................... 309
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment........................................................141
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) ................. 236
Folding .............................................................. 142
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
.............................................................................141
Mirror position memory...........................133
Outside rear view mirror defoggers294
RCTA function ............................................250
Outside temperature..................................... 77
Overheating .................................................. 437
P
Paddle shift switches .......................... 180, 181
Panic mode ........................................................97
Panoramic moon roof Jam protection function........................... 150
Operation........................................................149
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ............................................................. 244
Parking brake Operation....................................................... 183
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer.......................................................................... 185
Warning light ...............................................409
Warning message...................................... 185
Parking lights Light switch .................................................... 188
Replacing light bulbs............................... 385
Parking Support Brake function (for rear-crossing vehicles) ...........................267Function .......................................................... 267
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ........................................................... 261Function ............................................................ 261
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ..........................................................209
PCS OFF switch ............................................211 Warning light .............................................. 408
Personal lights............................................... 309
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) .............. 242
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)............. 255 Warning message .................................... 260
Power back door .......................................... 103 Hands Free Power Back Door ........... 106
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................. 104
Power easy access system ........................133
Power outlets ..................................................331
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system) .......................................................... 275 Warning light .............................................. 405
Power windows Door lock linked window operation . 145
Jam protection function ............................144
Operation ........................................................144
Window lock switch.................................. 146
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ......................................................... 209
PCS OFF switch ........................................... 211
Warning light .............................................. 408
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)..............227
Radiator ........................................................... 362
RCTA Function ......................................................... 250
Warning message ...................................... 251
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ......... 242
RCTA function ............................................. 252
Rear automatic air conditioning system .......................................................................... 303
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ......... 250
Rear door sunshades ................................. 333
Rear fog lights Switch................................................................ 194
Rear seats ......................................................... 122 Adjustment ......................................................123
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........123